HOURS
Fall Semester
HIST 1302 Language, Philosophy and Culture A1 Lower Level A1 Lower Level A2 Lower Level
Spring Semester
Creative Art Social Behavioral Science Core Area Option A1 Advanced Elective Lower Level
Elective Advanced Elective Advanced A1 Lower Level A1 Lower Level Elective Lower Level
ENGL 1301 MATH 1301 Life Science UNIV 1101/1131 POLS 2311 Elective Lower Level
Summer (Optional)
A1 Advanced A1 Advanced A2 Lower Level A2 Lower Level Elective Lower Level
A1 Advanced A2 Advanced Elective Advanced Elective Advanced Elective Lower Level
ENGL 1302 MATH 1308 Life Science POLS 2312 HIST 1301
1st Year
30
A2 Advanced Elective Advanced Elective Advanced Elective Lower Level A2 Lower Level
3rd Year
plan for success
31
4th Year
121
2nd Year
TOTAL DEGREE HOURS
Beginning the Journey
Trailblazing the Path
Be Bold. Be Ambitious. Set Yourself Apart.
ENGAGE
global engagement
Meet with the Career Development Center to take the FOCUS 2 self-assessment and discover career options. Join a student organization that pertains to your future career plans. Start to think about courses you enjoy or excel in, and research career paths in those areas.
Enroll in UNIV 1101 or UNIV 1000 to familiarize yourself with UTA and its programs, and start exploring career paths. Visit the Maverick Scholarshop and search for scholarship opportunities that apply to you. Visit the UTA Registered Student Organizations website. Check out some organizations you may be interested in, or start your own. Attend a Maverick Activities Fair or a Study Abroad Fair to discover unique opportunities.
*You can ask your freshman advisor about what these requirements are
• Study Abroad • Exchange programs • International Week
Destination Graduation
Use UTA's Degree Map to track your progress, plan your future semesters, and check out career opportunities in your field. Enroll in your full year of coursework and meet with your advisor once per semester to make sure you are on track. Ask your advisor about campus events and opportunities.
leadership development
Design your journey
community engagement
Maverick Advantage
• Follett Leadership Center • Student Goverment • Student Organizations
Meet with academic advisor to choose content areas or pathway plan. Familiarize yourself with degree plan and major content areas. Use Transferology or Maverick Transfer Portal to evaluate credits and find the best path for you. Review class schedule and course syllabi for more information about coursework. Complete your UTA Core.
Contact the Center for Service Learning for volunteer opportunities. Attend a Service Learning luncheon to meet with other students who have completed service learning projects and worked with local organizations. Visit your professor's office hours to talk about potential research or volunteer opportunities. Consider tutoring through UTA's Academic Success Center.
Begin writing your experience into a resume. Seek out internships in your career area of interest. Meet with an academic coach in the Academic Success Center to begin developing and honing your skill set.
Career Development
Join a student organization or run for UTA's student council. Take a study abroad opportunity. Visit the Follett Leadership Center and ask about opportunities and alternative break trips. Consider work study positions on campus to gain work experience.
EXCEL
undergraduate research
Service Learning courses Volunteer opportunities Community service opportunities
UTA Job Fair Internships offered through various departments on campus Federal Work Study
Apply work to the classroom Reach out to professors about potential research opportunities Grad school prep by researching your program
EDUCATE
Meet with your advisor to discuss your final semester's coursework. Submit your best work to the University Studies email. Ask your advisor about UTA's graduate programs. Apply to graduate through MyMav.
Research companies/graduate programs you would be interest in applying to. Talk to professors you have enjoyed learning from about providing references for you. Register for Handshake and begin searching for opportunities that match your interests and skills.
Career Readiness
Workforce Skills
Explore workforce skill development through on and off-campus activities Engage with the UTA Career Development Center at uta.edu/careers Meet with a career consultant Network with employers Discover internships and co-ops Apply for on-campus employment Join Handshake, our career services platform Participate in career development programs
Active Learning Communication, Both Verbal and Written Critical Thinking Skills Judgment and Decision Making Problem Solving UNIS Degree Allows Students to Take Courses from Majors All Over Campus-Varied Skill Set and Abilities
Find your career
Take Action
You can choose to focus your general studies degree in a particular area, giving you the foundation to pursue a career in multiple industries, including: - Business - Communications - Literature and Composition - Marketing - Math - Media - Science - Social Sciences or Human Resources - Technology Many students are working while completing the degree - reinforces career strengths. Management, education, business, retail, etc.
What career options do I have with this major?
Career Management: Identify and use understanding of self to communicate skills, strengths, and experiences relevant to career goals. Utilize personal skills and abilities to display confidence and self-awareness. Communication: Develop and articulate ideas clearly and effectively across all mediums, including but not limited to written, oral, and digital communication. Critical Thinking: Analyze issues, make decisions, and overcome problems by using sound reasoning before forming a strategy, decision, or opinion.
Visit uta.edu/student-success/major_maps for the latest version of this major map.